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UNina Afrika: The totemic light sculpture
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12 May 17
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This design emulates the act of carrying heavy goods on one’s head.
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Skateboards made from hemp
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11 May 17
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These unique skateboard decks are made of hemp natural fibres. Designed for cruising, these boards were built for the future.
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More than just transport: 5 unique renditions of the modern car
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11 May 17
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A look at some weird and innovative experiments in the world of car design.
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The surreal merging of Hüseyin Sahin’s disparate worlds
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11 May 17
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Dramatic photography and Photoshop wizardry meet for striking visual effect.
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Insects: An answer to global hunger?
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11 May 17
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Could insect farming solve malnutrition problems in developing countries.
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3 Must-See Design Talks by African creatives
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11 May 17
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All three of these designers are innovating in Africa’s unique circumstances.
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Reinventing the djembe drum for the modern home
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10 May 17
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“When the drums speak, even the kings are silent.”
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From battleground to playground
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10 May 17
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Co-designed playgrounds help refugee children heal and gain a sense of ownership.
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Freshlyground’s music video calls out South Africa’s lack of leadership
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10 May 17
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The band’s latest is a pointed address at South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma.
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Collaborative cartography for a good cause
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9 May 17
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A citizen-powered navigation app to benefit visually impaired folks.
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African Photography comes back to New York
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9 May 17
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In a second co-curated exhibition, our media partner Nataal brings a selection of African photographers to New York.
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Rebranding North Korea
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9 May 17
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Swedish studio Snask gives the totalitarian state a visual makeover.
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Songs To Play at My Funeral
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9 May 17
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It’s not as macabre as it sounds.
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How to help refugees feel at home
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8 May 17
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Innovators, creatives and philanthropists around the world are working on apps and online platforms that help refugees feel at home in unfamiliar places.
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The muted and impactful photography of Marcin Ryczek
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8 May 17
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A visual artist whose minimal arrangements speak volumes.
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Pop-up Happiness
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8 May 17
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Could there be a design solution for unhappiness?
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Zandile Tisani’s upcoming web series People You May Know resonates with a global audience
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8 May 17
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The South African series was recently nominated at a premier international festival
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Visualising Human Rights with Benjamin Dix’s PositiveNegatives
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8 May 17
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The UK-based nonprofit produces comics to educate the masses.
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Marianne Fassler’s latest lookbook is #FASSLERFABULOUS
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5 May 17
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Check out the newest editorial from the South African fashion label.
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Scientists fight malnutrition with super-shake
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5 May 17
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Peanut butter, chickpeas and a bit of oil can go a very long way in saving a life.
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Using your eyes to trick your stomach
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4 May 17
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Eating designer Marije Vogelzang explores the relationship between the eyes, the stomach and the appetite in her new project, Volumes.
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The twisted and wonderful illustrations of Shaun Hill
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4 May 17
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“It’s not so important to try to find inspiration, but rather to grab it when it comes naturally.”
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Redefining golf with visual artist Imraan Christian and friends
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4 May 17
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This short film follows a crew of South African creatives exploring their connection to their city.
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A solution to childbirth related deaths in Nigeria
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4 May 17
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The death of a friend inspired Adepeju Jaiyeoba’s to invent life-saving kits for pregnant women in Nigeria.
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4 Apr 23
2023 Design Indaba Emerging Creative Thembi Mthembu uses the body as a site for her artistic exploration.
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Raise the roof
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4 Apr 23
The People Tree House in India incorporates sustainable water and power features.
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Fast food, slow packaging
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4 Apr 23
Elium Studio has redesigned McDonald’s iconic red packaging to be reusable.
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The curious desert
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4 Apr 23
The National Museum of Qatar presents a dual-site exhibition by Icelandic–Danish artist Olafur Eliasson.
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